How Many People Are Named Primitivo?

Complete statistics for the name Primitivo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Primitivo
Very Rare
Latin

Primitivo means 'first' in Latin, making it a rare gem among names. Only 483 people named Primitivo live in the US today, which means 1 in 683,934 Americans have this unique name. The majority, 52%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~114
Living in US
1 in 2,907,450
Americans
1980
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
First
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Traditional Dignified Strong
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and resourcefulness.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

61,854
Worldwide Bearers
#15,482
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
21,606
🇵🇭 Philippines
13,849
🇵🇪 Peru
5,349
🇧🇴 Bolivia
4,342
🇺🇸 United States
2,942
🇪🇸 Spain
2,824
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,673
🇦🇷 Argentina
2,175
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1,359
🇵🇾 Paraguay
997

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
483 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
79
Would be under 30 (11%)
278
Would be 30–60 (38%)
383
Would be over 60 (52%)

All 740 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1980

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
48
Modern Appeal
52
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Primitivo Through the Generations

Primitivo has seen a steady presence since its peak in 1980 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Primitivo is 63, with a significant portion of the group being over 60. This distribution suggests that Primitivo is more popular among older generations, with fewer younger individuals adopting the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 131
California 49

✨ Similar Names to Primitivo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Primitivo's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Primitivo

How Many People Have the Name Primitivo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 114 people in the United States currently share the name Primitivo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,907,450 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Primitivo a Common or Rare Name?

Primitivo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Primitivo Mean?

Primitivo means "first" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Primitivo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Primitivo Most Popular?

The name Primitivo reached peak popularity in 1980, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Primitivo?

Approximately 114 people named Primitivo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 114. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,907,450 Americans.

Is Primitivo a rare name?

Primitivo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,907,450 Americans has this name.

What does the name Primitivo mean?

Primitivo means "first" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Primitivo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Primitivo are male and 0% are female.

When was Primitivo most popular?

Primitivo peaked in 1980 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US114
All-Time Births114
1 in X1 in 2,907,450
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1980
World Rank#15,482
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.